Here’s the thing: Greg Abel isn’t trying to be a celebrity. He’s a workaholic’s workaholic. While other billionaires are Instagramming their yachts, Abel is probably reviewing energy contracts at 2 AM. His family life? Off-limits. He once said in a rare interview that he keeps his personal life “very separate” from work.
And honestly? Good for him. But it makes us journalists—and you, curious reader—look a little nosy. (Guilty as charged. Want more coffee?)
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What About Their Upbringing?
If his kids are anything like their dad, they’re probably low-key, hardworking, and allergic to drama. Greg grew up in Edmonton, Canada, in a middle-class family. He worked at a grocery store as a teen. So, no silver spoons there. His kids likely got a mix of that grit and a pile of Berkshire Hathaway stock.
Imagine family dinners: “So, Dad, how was your day?” “Oh, you know, just bought another utility company. Pass the potatoes.” They probably discuss power grids and compound interest for fun. Thrilling? Maybe. Or maybe they just watch hockey like normal Canadians.
